ISLAMABAD: Director General of Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Irfan Ali Kathia on Sunday said that a fresh and strong spell of monsoon rains is expected to hit the country from August 26 to 29. He said that authorities must urge the public to remain alert during this period.
“The relevant authorities have cautioned citizens to take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and minimize potential disruptions caused by the heavy rainfall and strong winds,” he said while talking to a private news channel.
In light of this forecast, the PDMA and Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) have issued alerts. The DG PMDA said the torrential rainfall could lead to flooding in various parts of Balochistan, with rivers and streams overflowing.
He mentioned that heavy rains also pose a risk to low-lying areas in Sindh, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and central Punjab. “Landslides are also a concern in Gilgit-Baltistan and Upper Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,” he added.
He further said that heavy rains were expected from August 26-29 under this system, forcing the relevant authorities to take emergency measures.
